New Synthetic Opioid Kills Teen in SF | Durham News

A deadly new synthetic opioid called cychlorphine—stronger than fentanyl and not yet illegal in California—has claimed the life of a 16-year-old in San Francisco, sparking urgent warnings and arrests. With current drug tests unable to detect it, officials fear widespread circulation, while health experts urge Narcan use despite a potentially shorter window for effectiveness. The teen’s mother found him in his room, underscoring the hidden dangers of unregulated street drugs. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is pushing lawmakers to criminalize cychlorphine immediately, citing weak penalties that hinder accountability. This case highlights the escalating race against time as law enforcement scrambles to respond to rapidly evolving, lethal threats.

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